The editorial team has compiled ideas for outings and entertainment for this hopefully summer weekend, in the Montluçon region (Allier), from Friday June 28 to Sunday June 30, 2024.
Many events are planned this weekend which we hope will be summery, something to entertain young and old. Some events must be reserved. Think about it…
Concerts, guided tours, shows…
Friday 28
Musical clock evening (blind test). At 7 p.m., at the Co-Libris media library, 14, rue Marcel-Cachin. Information and registrations on 04.70.09.10.00
José Gurdak and Edyt Fortin, piano, keyboard, voice. At 8 p.m., at Maison Mousse 3, rue de Fougières-de-Nicolai. As part of the Maison Mousse festival. Prices: €25; €20 for members and groups of 5 people. Reservations at 06.72.72.07.14 or by email: [email protected]
Espace musical school (end of year concert). At 8:30 p.m., at Guingois, 109, rue Ernest-Montusès. Tickets: Espace musical, 14, rue Barathon. Information on 06.21.67.59.38.
“Homage to Michel Berger”, by Fabrice Muller’s jazz class (concert). At 8:30 p.m., at the André-Messager Conservatory, 11, avenue de l’Europe. Free. Reservations at 04.70.02.27.49.
Pétanque for all (semi-nocturnal competition in 4 games in pairs). At 6 p.m., registrations from 5:30 p.m., at the bowling alley at Terrage 1, rue Saint-Joseph. Commitment: €6. A prize is given to each participant. The club provides the loan of boules if necessary.
Saturday 29
The Barn is celebrating. Family entertainment offered by Le Cafournio: 2:30 p.m., reading aloud “Au fil fil des mots”; 4 p.m., story “The story drawers” by the Compagnie La Puce Enchantée; 5 p.m., “The Sunset,” music; 6:30 p.m., La Nef Ailée “Every day is a journey”, theater; 7:30 p.m., catering at the Comptoir du Cafournio; 8:30 p.m., “Wind in the bronchi”, music.
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The adult orchestra of the music school receives the adult orchestra of Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule (concert). At 5 p.m., at the Alphonse-Thivrier theater, rue du Docteur-Léon-Thivrier. Free.
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Meeting between theater and boxing. At 6 p.m., at the Germinal room, No Bless show, with 10 amateur boxers from the APB (Académie pugilistique de la Biache) in Désertines and a professional actor from the Théâtre des Îlets. Duration: 1 hour. From 12 years old. Free. Reservations at 04.70.03.86.18 or on theatredesilets.fr.
Summer Quarters – The White Dinner. From 7 p.m., at Parc de la Pérelle; at 7:30 p.m. concert “Jean Plume and his music from the 1930s-1950s”; 10 p.m., pyromusical show.
Meeting with Jean-Daniel Lafond, filmmaker, actor, essayist and philosopher. At 3 p.m., at the Hérisson Social Club, rue Gambetta. Free. Information at 07.69.73.37.96. Offered by the Hérisson Social Club, in partnership with Cheminement littéraire en Bourbonnais.
“La parure”, by Guy de Maupassant, by Annie Vergne (story). At 6 p.m., at Maison Mousse 3, rue de Fougières-de-Nicolai. As part of the Maison Mousse Festival. Prices: €25; €20 for members and groups of 5 people. Reservations at 06.72.72.07.14 or by email: [email protected]
Medieval festival. Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Place de la Toque. Medieval market, conferences, sword and shield fighting demonstrations, blacksmith demonstration, musical strolls.
“Gallic Festival”. At 3 p.m., on the La Charité esplanade. Menhir carrying race, ax throwing, old-fashioned wood cutting, Gallo-Roman hopscotch, village of artisans and exhibitors hosted by the Banda de Roches. Information at 06.59.74.26.94. Organized by the municipality, the Social Center and the associations of Lavault-Sainte-Anne.
Bric-a-brac from Secours Populaire. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., rue de la Gaieté.
Afternoon games. At 2:30 p.m., at the Fontbouillant media library, 4, rue du Général-Émile-Mairal. From 4 years old, accompanied by an adult. Information and registration at 04.70.05.54.45.
“The future of France, a nuclear power, on the international scene by 2030”, by the Historical Library (conference). At 3 p.m., at the Salicis room, 1, rue Lavoisier. Hosted by Ana Pouvreau. Free admission. For any information: BHM, 2, rue Henri-Sellier, open on Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. or by appointment at 06.48.06.78.95.
“Once upon a time there was the medieval city of Montluçon” (guided tour). Meet at 3pm at the tourist office, 67 ter, boulevard de Courtais. Prices: adults, €6; 5-18 years, €3; under 5s, free. Reservations required at 047.70.05.11.44, 04.70.67.55.89 or www.montlucon-tourisme.fr
Hikes in Montluçon and surrounding areas
“Imaginary Disorders”, by the amateur theater workshop around the author Mariette Navarro (show). At 6 p.m., at the André-Messager conservatory, 11, avenue de l’Europe. Free. Within the limit of available seats. Information at 04.70.02.27.49.
Dance and the Child Festival (show). At 6:30 p.m., at the Gabrielle-Robinne theater, place de la Comédie. Prices: €12; €10 (FFD licensees on presentation of the 2023-2024 license, children aged 6 to 12, groups of 10 or more people from the same school or association).
Hip-hop night. At 7 p.m., Place Piquand. Evening alongside a 3×3 basketball tournament.
“The Night of the Churches” (free visit). The Louise-Thérèse de Montluçon parish is participating in the national event “La Nuit deséglises”. Saint-Paul Church will be open for a free, poetic and musical visit, with explanations on request, between 9 p.m. and midnight.
Waterbird observation outing. At 2 p.m., departing from the Espace Naturel Sensible de la Vauvre parking lot. Access is from between Vallon-en-Sully and Reugny, near the bridge on the A71 motorway. Free. Information at 04.70.28.21.83.
Jubilemus vocal ensemble, directed by Catherine Basile (classical and world songs). At 8 p.m., in the Notre-Dame church. Free participation.
Canal Festival. Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m., Allée des Soupirs. Competition of rafts and decorated floating objects, demonstration and tasting of cold smoking of fish, “Les Canalous” exhibitions and river models, visit to the barge, various literary stands, remote-controlled boats, etc.
“Star Academy DRV Tour”, by Danse Rhythmique Vallonnaise (gala). At 9 p.m., in the multipurpose room. Prices: €6; under 10 years old, €3. Information at 06.64.71.72.76.
Sunday 30
Mozart and Beethoven in Italy, by Pierre Bouyer and Nicole Tamesit (piano forte and violin). At 5 p.m., at the Maison Mousse, 3, rue de Fougières-de-Nicolai. As part of the Maison Mousse Festival.
Fémin’Accord (ensemble vocal). At 4 p.m., at the church of Châteloy. On the program: songs from around the world (Ukrainian, Armenian, Yiddish, etc.). Participation in the hat.
“Twilight”, by G’nration Afro Prodig’s (afro dance). At 2:30 p.m., at the MJC, 8, rue du Général-Mairal. Guest group: Las Divinas. Prices (ticket office opening at 2 p.m.): €8; from 6 to 12 years old, €5; under 6 years old, free. Information at 04.70.08.35.65.
“La Scène Enchantée”, by Cirqu’en Bulle (end of year show). At 3 p.m., at Athanor, rue Pablo-Picasso.
Meeting between theater and boxing. At 4 p.m., at the Guineberts gymnasium, No Bless show, with 10 amateur boxers from the APB (Académie pugilistique de la Biache) in Désertines and a professional actor from the Théâtre des Îlets. Duration: 1 hour. Ages 12 and up. Free. Reservations at 04.70.03.86.18 or on theatredesilets.fr
“Morgane doesn’t just tell lies” (dance, singing, comedy). At 5 p.m., at the MJC, 8, rue du Général-Émile-Mairal. Price: €5.
Festivities committee garage sale. From 6am to 6pm, in the village. Portuguese day at the pond. From 11am and throughout the day, traditional Portuguese music and dance in partnership with Estrelas Do Norte. Braised chicken will be served at lunchtime. Reservations for the meal at 06.25.19. 22.33.
Saint-Jean Festival, organized by the Saint-Rémi Chapel Heritage and Culture Association. On the program: 10:30 a.m., procession and Saint-Jean mass, led by the Preveranges choir; 12 p.m., under the marquee, meal; 3:30 p.m., cello trio, in the chapel. Information on 04.70.05.04.06.
Concert du Trio Babka. At 3 p.m., in the church. With Marie Séguier (flute), Elsa Loubaton (clarinet) and Joanna Ohlmann (harp). Free participation.
Expositions
Étienne Philippe (painting, sculpture). Until June 29, at La Pléiade, Place de la Butte. Free admission. Such. 04.70.64.40.60. [email protected]
Artistic exhibition (Évelyne Amizet, Jean-Claude Bierret, Catherine Bourdery, Brigitte Duplomb and Évelyne Martin). Until Saturday June 29, at the Léo-Ferré media library, rue Joliot-Curie. Visible Friday, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission.
“The Continents”, by the students of the Trois-Champs school. Until Monday July 1, at La Charité, allée Georges-Sauvestre. Visible Friday and Monday, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
“Commerce in Montluçon: a photographic journey from the 1950s to 1970s”, by the Robert-Parant Photographic Fund. Until Saturday July 6, at the Maison de la Combraille, place Pierre-Bitard. Visible from Tuesday to Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information at 04.70.51.10.23.
“Rails in Combraille”. Until Saturday September 28, at the Maison de la Combraille, place Pierre-Bitard. Visible from Tuesday to Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Free entry. Information at 04.70.51.10.23.
Annie Legros and Joëlle Gibault (earth and cardboard). Until Friday, June 28, at the Marie-Thivrier studio, 56, rue Paul-Vaillant-Couturier. Exhibition of earth and cardboard bringing together two artists, Annie Legros and her Venus in earth and Joëlle Gibault and her paintings on cardboard. Visible from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Artistic workshops of the Secular Association of Fontbouillant. Children’s work (plastic arts, sewing, mosaic, pyrography, porcelain painting, knitting), at the Albert-Camus space, 215, avenue du Président-Auriol, until Friday June 28, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
“Funny beasts!” from the municipal plastic arts workshop (work by children and adult students). Until Sunday, June 30, at the Fonds d’art moderne et contemporain, 27, rue des Faucheroux. Visible Saturday and Sunday, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Free admission. Information at 04.70.02.55.24, www.montlucon.com
Stéphanie Manchon (drawings) and Sandrine Chena (sculptures). The exhibitions of the 9th with the participation of the Vieux-Montluçon association. Until Saturday, July 6, at the Boisrot-de-la-Cour hotel, 25, rue de la Fontaine. Visible from Wednesday to Friday, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Artists will be present. Contact: Stéphanie at 06.19.57.89.55; Sandrine at 06.85.47.67.26.
Sport on the gates of the Wilson garden (photos from the Robert-Parant photographic collection). Ten photos from the 1950s to 1960s are installed on the gates of the Wilson garden.
William Bagorème, metal artist and cutler. Until June 30, at the “Créa’bois by Johnny et Miner’Alex” boutique, 9, rue Jean-Jaurès. His colorful works are composed around metal and time.
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